1964-05-18 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
May 18, 1964
Members of the City Council present were:
Mayor A. J. Airoldi
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Hamilton
Councilmen Frank Tippitt
Ed Rhodes
W. D. Oradat
City Manager J. M. Orman
City Secretary Dorthanna Williams
Councilmen Upfield was absent.
HONOR ALL PAST MAYORS AND COUNCILMEN
Mayor Airoldi presented Mr. H. Oran Good, the first Mayor Pro-Tem
and the second Mayor of the City, with a Certificate of Honor and
introduced him to the audience. Mr. Good was than asked to make
the other presentations which numbered 22. Certificates were also
presented to the members of the present Council.
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE - JACQUELINE ALEXANDER REQUEST
This public-hearing was held to consider a request that Lot 1A,
Block A, Farmersdell Addition, located at the southwest corner
of the intersection of Valley View Lane and Holbrook Drive be
changed from "R-5" Single Family dwelling to special permit to
allow a private school for instruction in dancing and baton twirling.
Mrs. Alexander spoke in her favor and explained that she was willing
to follow suggestions of the Plan Commission. Mr. H. W. Hill,
12905 Holbrook, said his only objection was to the increased traffic
at Valley View Lane and Holbrook Drive.
Oradat
Councilman/ moved, approve subject to off-street parking as provided
by Mr. Napier, Director of Public Works; a circular drive off Valley
View Lane, to maintain the 6-foot wood fence and that the special
permit ordinance be prepared; seconded by Councilman Rhodes, all
voting "ayes".
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APPOINT ELECTION OFFICIALS
The following Election Officials were appointed by the City Council
to hold the Bond Election on June 20: Mr. Alex Acheson, Presiding
Judge, Mrs. Alva Cartwright, Alternate Judge with Mr. Acheson
appointing three Clerks.
RESOLUTION - WATER PROJECT NO. W-24
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed awarding the contract
to the lowest and best bidder, C. P. Hentzen Construction Company
of Fort Worth, in the amount of $37,361.30. The second lowest
bidder was Kemp Construction Company - $38,303.25 and the third,
Feazell Construction Company - $38,726.60.
ORDINANCE NO. 481 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-24
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating $43,500
for this project. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING
A 12-INCH WATER MAIN ON MARSH LANE BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW LANE AND
BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE AND AN 8-INCH WATER MAIN ON THE WEST SERVICE
ROAD BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW LANE AND HAVENHURST AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AGREEMENT ON RAWHIDE CREEK
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", Mayor Airoldi was authorized to sign an agreement
with J. W. Field (property owner) for the City of Farmers Branch to
change the channel of the creek on the Field property (for a distance
of about 160 feet); that the City will do the work at no cost to Mr.
Field and will fill in and level the old channel. This involves a
transition from the new channel to the old channel on Rawhide Creek
(Street Project No. 36) from Josey Lane to Tom Field Road.
RESOLUTION - MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO SIGN DEED
Upon a motion by Councilman Tippitt, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed authorizing Mayor Airoldi
to sign a deed conveying Lot 3, Block C in the Longmires Addition to
Frank Edward and Mildred R. Martin.
DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON BILLBOARDS IN "L-M" and "H-M"
June 15, 1964, was the date set by the Council for a public hearing
on billboards and advertising signs in "L-M"'and "H-M" areas. The
City Attorney was instructed to have the ordinance prepared for the
Council's consideration.
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APPROVE KNIGHTON AND COX APARTMENT SITE PLAN
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", a site plan, as presented by Mr. Knighton, for
the second installment of apartments on Villa Creek was approved.
CHARGES FOR 1964 SWIMMING SEASON
The following charges for the pools for the 1964 swimming season
were approved by the Council:
Adults - 19 years and up
504 at pools (single admission)
$5.00 for season pass sold at
City Hall only
Children - 18 years and under
254 at pools (single admission)
$2.00 per book of 20 passes sold
at City Hall and pools
All passes good at all times pools are open. Spectators - 154.
SITE FOR CITY SHOP
In a discussion on a site location for a new city shop the Council
instructed the City Attorney to negotiate with Dr. L. S. Thompson
on the six acres bought by the city from Dr. Thompson on west Valley
View Lane for a sanitary sewage disposal plant only. The City is
considering the site for a City Shop. If Dr. Thompson is not agree-
able the City Attorney is to begin condemnation proceedings on what
interest Dr. Thompson has in the property.
CITY HEALTH OFFICER
Councilman Oradat moved, relieve Dr. Robert Winslow of his duties
as Health Officer (he has moved out of Farmers Branch) subject to
finding a replacement, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, all voting
"ayes".
STRINGFELLOW ADDITION PETITION
City Manager Orman explained he had received a petition from
residents of the Stringfellow Addition in far west Farmers Branch.
Mr. Orman and City Attorney Nichols have agreed to go out and look
the area over. It is a poorly developed area. After discussion
the Council agreed to begin garbage service immediately on the
basis that the residents will pay for this service.
RESOLUTION - AIR COMPRESSOR FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed awarding the bid on an
air compressor for the Water Department to Conley-Lott-Nichols
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Machinery Company in the amount of $3,417 (Ingersol Rand). The
other two of the three lowest bids were: J. W. Bartholow Machinery
Company - $3,281.50 (LeRoi) and Moody-Day company - $3,450 (Chicago
Pneumatic). Upon recommendation of the Water Superintendent the
Council decided on the purchase of the Ingersol Rand compressor.
AWARD TO MCDOWELL SISTERS - SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. S-18
Attorney Nichols advised the Council that the Court has awarded
the McDowell sisters $3,000 for the sanitary sewer easement across
their property for this project. Councilman Oradat moved approval
of the payment in the amount of $3,000 to Cecilia and Mabel McDowell,
seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
VETERINARY SERVICE (POUND)
The Council instructed the
and veterinary service from
Harry Hines Boulevard.
City Manager to change the city Pound
Dr. Knost to Dr. Jerry J. Hosek, 11505
ADJOURNED - 12:50 a.m.
A .~TJ . Air di , Mayor
Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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